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Winner of 2016 VIMA Vocalist of the Year - Celebration Summer Tour 2016 - Timeless Fusion of World, Folk, Jazz, and Opera
Cari ’s rich alto voice stirs your heart as she takes you around the world through song. Her unique style, ‘Dramatic Gypsy Cabaret’ is a vibrant, genre-defying, fusion of jazz, folk, opera and world music; seamlessly blending multiple languages with a timeless, theatrical air. Joined by pianist Dave Lieffertz.
Brand new released music video - Gracias a la Vida https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DINMHNnBZe0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DINMHNnBZe0&list=PL9bCMhnh-HJ6PN7JZD1L6YzKdQ1OELa29&index=1
www.cariburdett.com www.joythroughmusic.com
Tickets Showdate $20 Advance $15 on sale now @ Char’s Landing or call (778) 421-2427 to purchase with Visa/MC/Debit
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Cari Burdett – Chanteuse
Short Bio
Cari Burdett’s rich alto voice stirs the heart as she takes the audience around the world through song. She delivers a vibrant, genre-defying, fusion of jazz, folk, opera and world music; seamlessly blending multiple European languages with a timeless, theatrical air.
Burdett’s unique style, ‘Dramatic Gypsy Cabaret’ is the culmination of years of study and performance.
If you enjoy Ute Lemper, Edith Piaf and Nina Simone, you’ll love Cari’s unique interpretations of these great classics as well as her original compositions.
Like her gypsy ancestors, Cari is a troubadour, performing and teaching across Canada, Europe, USA and China. Her multifaceted education includes classical voice, new music, opera, vocal improvisation, art song, dance, acting and musical theatre. Cari holds a music degree from McGill University, Montreal and a Master’s degree in Opera from the Royal Academy of Music, London. In addition to performing, Cari teaches as Director of Lila Music Centre in Duncan, BC.
Burdett’s dynamic performance is ideal for a concert series, festival, cabaret setting or gala event. Her band size is flexible, offering intimate small group options from duo to full orchestra.
Her all-star band members have included Miles Black (piano), Kelby MacNayr (percussion), Richard Moody (violin), Marc Atkinson (guitar), Sean Drabitt (stand up bass) and Adrian Dolan (accordion & mandolin).
Awards
® Vocalist of the Year - Vancouver Island Music Awards, 2016
® Nominated - Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year and Producer
of the Year (with Joby Baker) - Vancouver Island Music Awards, 2016
® Nominated for Best World Album - Western Canada Music Awards, 2015
® Scholarship, Banff Centre of Fine Arts - Music Residency Program, 2015
® Semi-Finalist - Eckhardt Gramatté Competition, 2008
® Scholarship recipient - RAM and McGill University
“Burdett’s voice is strong and versatile...bringing listeners on a rich journey across genres and musical eras...” - Kelly Nakatsuka, CBC Radio
“An eclectic mix...ranging from art song and opera to jazz and gypsy. Threading it all together is Burdett’s sultry voice, a smoky mezzo-soprano...” - Adrian Chamberlain, Victoria Times Colonist
